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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220430T080000
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SUMMARY:McCormick's Creek State Park - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:Join Will Schaust\, Eagle Creek Ornithology Center Manager and experienced bird hike leader\, at 8:00 am at the Canyon Inn where restrooms are available.  We’ll head out from there in search of warblers and other spring migrants. \nThere is no fee for the field trip but an admission fee is required at the entrance to McCormick’s Creek State Park.  Annual Indiana State Park permits are accepted. The field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through April 15\, 2022\, at which time if there are any spots available\, registration will be open to non-members.  Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring your binoculars.  If you have any questions\, please email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com. \nNote that the address given is for the Park office. Please proceed to Canyon Inn.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/mccormicks-creek-state-park/
LOCATION:McCormick’s Creek State Park\, 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd\, Spencer\, IN\, 47460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220507T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
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SUMMARY:Morgan-Monroe State Forest Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced field trip leader and expert birder Scott Enochs for a morning of birding at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.  The state forest encompasses over 25\,000 acres and possesses a crucial habitat for the breeding of forest-dependent bird species.  Birds that nest there include Cerulean\, Worm-eating\, Kentucky\, Hooded and Prothonotary Warblers\, and Wood Thrush to name a few. Trails are easy to moderate. \nWe’ll meet at 7:30 am inside the state forest at the Bryant Creek Shelter. From Old State Road 37 take the Main Forest Road at the park entrance. You will quickly turn right on Bryanis Road The shelter is not far and at the end of Bryanis Road. The shelter’s coordinates are 39.32429\,-86.47452. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes.  Don’t forget your binoculars. \nThat field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required.  Early registration for ABAS members is available until April 23rd at which time if there are any spots open\, non-members may register.  To secure your spot on this attractive field trip\, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438. \nProthonotary Warbler photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/morgan-monroe-state-forest-field-trip/
LOCATION:Morgan-Monroe State Forest – Bryant Creek Shelter\, Bryanis Road\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
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SUMMARY:Eagle Creek Park Warblers & Migrants - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join birders extraordinaire Lisa and Randy Vanderbilt as we look for migrating Spring warblers. We’ll meet at 8:00 am in the parking lot at the marina and bird along the road leading to the marina\, as well as the open area and trails near the parking lot. Walking distance will be minimal and we’ll be on both paved roads and well-defined\, hard-packed dirt trails. There are indoor restrooms at the marina. \nThere is no fee for the field trip but an admission fee is required at the entrance to Eagle Creek Park. Annual passes for frequent park visits are available. The field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through April 30\, 2022\, at which time if there are any spots available\, registration will be open to non-members.  Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring your binoculars.  If you have any questions\, please email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com. \nBlackburnian Warbler photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/eagle-creek-park-warblers-migrants/
LOCATION:Eagle Creek Park Marina\, 7602 Walnut Point Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220814T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20210727T231044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T213329Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain Square Swift Watch - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS Education Chair and Indy Park Naturalist Jessica Helmbold for bites\, drinks\, and Chimney Swifts at Fountain Square Theatre. From the Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge\, mingle with ABAS members while observing an active swift colony\, plus Common Nighthawks. There is a limit of 15 for this event and registration is required. Register at info@amosbutleraudubon.org. The best viewing will be 8:30 to 9:30. \nThere is parking on the street outside the building or lot at Woodlawn Ave. just north of the building right off of Woodlawn and Virginia. Go to the side of the theatre building near Kuma’s Korner restaurant to find a building entrance door and hall with elevator. Take the elevator to the top floor.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fountain-square-swift-watch-2-2022-08-14/
LOCATION:Rooftop Garden at Fountain Square Theatre Building\, 1111 Prospect St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Warblers & Migrants – Strawtown Koteewi Park
DESCRIPTION:Join local birder and ABAS field trip leader\, Terry Ballenger\, as we look for migrating fall warblers and resident birds in the 800-acre park. We’ll meet at the Taylor Center of Natural History building parking lot at 8:00 am and bird on foot from there. The terrain is flat and the trails are well defined. The Taylor Center opens at 10:00 am and has modern\, well-maintained restrooms\, as well as great cultural exhibits. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, it is limited to 12 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration will be given to ABAS local members through August 22\, 2022\, at which time if there are any spots available\, registration will be open to non-members. Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text him at (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring any water\, hats\, bug spray\, and sunscreen you need. As always\, bring your binoculars. If you have any questions\, please contact Chuck Anderson. \nCanada Warbler photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fall-warblers-migrants-strawtown-koteewi-park/
LOCATION:Strawtown Koteewi Park\, 12308 Strawtown Avenue\, Noblesville\, IN\, 46060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips,Hamilton Co,Local Bird Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T000823Z
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SUMMARY:Teter Retreat and Organic Farm Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Chuck Anderson\, ABAS President and Field Trip Chair\, as he leads a field trip to Teter Retreat in search of warblers\, other fall migrants and resident birds. Mowed trails wind through woodlands\, prairies\, and along the White River. The landscape is generally flat\, but there are approximately 40 stairs to climb toward the end of the bird hike. Modern restrooms are available. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, it is limited to 12 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration will be given to ABAS members through August 29\, 2022\, at which time if there are any spots available\, registration will be open to non-members. Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text him at (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. \nPlease remember to dress for the weather\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and bring any water\, hats\, bug spray\, and sunscreen you need. As always\, bring your binoculars. If you have any questions\, please contact Chuck Anderson. \nBaltimore Oriole photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/teter-retreat-and-organic-farm-field-trip/
LOCATION:Teter Retreat & Organic Farm\, 10980 East 221st Street\, Noblesville\, IN\, 46062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips,Hamilton Co,Local Bird Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221022T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
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SUMMARY:Lye Creek Burn - Fall Sparrows - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Contact Chuck Anderson to be put on a standby list for this FULL field trip. \nJoin ABAS Secretary and experienced bird hike leader Laurie Voss on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, aka “The Burn”\, in search of fall sparrows\, migrant waterfowl\, and possible shorebirds. We’ll meet at The Burn at 8:30 am. \nParticipants should expect to hike two to three miles. The terrain is flat though there are no defined trails. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. As always\, don’t forget your binoculars. There are NO restroom facilities on the property. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, the field trip is limited to 12 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration is available for ABAS members until October 8th\, after which time\, if there are spots available\, non-members may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438. \nThe Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County in the general area of Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on the right. The address given is approximate. These GPS coordinates might be helpful: 40.135048\, -86.863575. \nSavannah Sparrow photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson. \n 
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lye-creek-burn-fall-sparrows-2/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, 240 East County Road 650 North\, Cherry Grove\, IN\, 47933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221029T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20220518T180832Z
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SUMMARY:Waterfowl at Celery Bog - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Contact Chuck Anderson to be put on a standby list for this FULL field trip. \nJoin ABAS President and Field Trip Chair Chuck Anderson for a field trip to Celery Bog Nature Area. This will be a great opportunity to view waterfowl and year-round resident birds. Target birds are waterfowl\, including Northern Pintail\, Redhead\, and Canvasback ducks. Swans\, Greater White-fronted Goose\, and various species of grebe also frequent Celery Bog. \nThe terrain is flat and trails are well managed. The hike will be 2 to 2.5 miles. Restrooms are available at the Lilly Nature Center. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. Dress appropriately for the weather. We’ll meet at 8:00 am in the first parking lot on the right\, inside the park. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, it is limited to 12 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration is available for ABAS members through October 15\, 2022\, at which time if there are any spots open\, registration will be open to non-members. Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Chuck at chucka1999@aol.com. \nCanvasback photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/waterfowl-at-celery-bog-2/
LOCATION:Celery Bog Nature Area\, 1620 Lindberg Rd\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
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SUMMARY:Fall Birding at Goose Pond - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Contact Chuck Anderson to be put on a standby list for this FULL field trip. \nJoin field trip leaders Logan and Kristina Lakins\, and Jonathan and Whitney Yoerger\, for an afternoon field trip to Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area in search of waterfowl\, cranes\, and raptors. Just before dusk\, Short-eared Owls will likely appear. \nMeet at the Goose Pond Visitor’s Center parking lot at 1:00 pm. The majority of the field trip will be by car with multiple stops to get out to view birds. Make sure to bring your binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. A limited number of binoculars will be available to lend if needed. \nThis field trip is limited to 10 participants and prior registration is required. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text him at (317) 767-5438. Goose Pond is a popular birding location and we expect registration to fill quickly. \n  \nPhoto Courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fall-birding-at-goose-pond-2/
LOCATION:Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center\, 13540 West County Road 400 South\, Linton\, IN\, 47441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20221029T164432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T142914Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Lakefront Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced birder\, field trip leader\, and IAS board member Scott Enochs as he leads you along the Indiana Lake Michigan lakeshore in search of wintering gulls\, waterfowl\, and any vagrants that may be in the area. We’ll meet at Washington Park Beach in Michigan City (41.7281N 86.9040W) at 8:00 am local time (9:00 am EST). We will spend the morning and early afternoon visiting various sites around the Indiana lakeshore. Little time will be spent hiking\, though some hiking terrain would be considered moderate to rugged. Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Most of the time will be spent traveling to as many sites as possible to scan the lake. \nParticipants can expect to return to the Indianapolis area around 6:00 pm EST.  There may be a break for lunch in the Gary/Chesterton area. \nThe field trip is free but is limited to 10 participants and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through January 1\, 2023. After that date\, if any open spots remain\, non-members may register. To sign up email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438. \nIf we experience inclement weather on January 14\, January 28 will be our backup date. \nPhoto courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/winter-lakefront-field-trip-2/
LOCATION:Washington Park Beach Entrance\, 114 Lake Shore Dr\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20221201T155646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T155922Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:If you need an incentive to get outside in mid-winter\, join Chuck Anderson\, ABAS Field Trip chair and President\, as he leads you to four local parks in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) worldwide event. At each park\, we will record the species and number of all birds seen and submit that list to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology via eBird. To get more information on the GBBC\, go to birdcount.org. \nWe will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot at River Heritage Park\, 11813 River Road\, Carmel. From there we will caravan to Founders Park\, Hazel Landing Park\, and if time permits\, Meadowlark Park\, our final stop. Heated indoor restrooms are available at Founders Park and Meadowlark Park. Participants will be notified in advance if there are any changes to the itinerary. \nMake sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions and don’t forget your binoculars. \nThe field trip is free but limited to 10 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through February 4\, 2023.  After that date\, if any open spots remain\, non-members may register. To sign up\, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20221205T233934Z
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk – Strawtown Koteewi Park
DESCRIPTION:Unusual\, weird\, romantic\, and unique are all words used to describe the American Woodcock. Come experience this rite of spring for yourself as male woodcocks perform their aerial courtship displays for the females in the prairie at dusk! An indoor presentation will take place inside the Taylor Center at 6:00 pm for those interested in knowing more about the life history of this bird. Those interested in seeing the aerial display should meet the group inside the Taylor Center and will be led by a Naturalist from Hamilton County Park starting at about 6:30 pm.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/woodcock-walk-strawtown-koteewi-park-2/
LOCATION:Strawtown Koteewi Park\, 12308 Strawtown Avenue\, Noblesville\, IN\, 46060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips,Hamilton Co,Local Bird Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20230109T193439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T215052Z
UID:10050518-1681633800-1681642800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lye Creek Prairie Burn - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn\nApril 16\, 2023 – 8:30 am – 11:00 am \nJoin Laurie Voss\, ABAS Recording Secretary and experienced bird hike leader\, on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, aka “The Burn”\, in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs and spring migrants. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana. We may be joined by Clint Murray who owns the property and manages it specifically for the Longspurs and other birds. \nThe field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. ABAS members only can register prior to April 2nd\, after which time\, if there are spots available\, anyone may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438. \nThe Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County in the general area of Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on the right. The address given is approximate. These GPS coordinates might be helpful: 40.135048\, -86.863575.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lye-creek-prairie-burn-2/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, 240 East County Road 650 North\, Cherry Grove\, IN\, 47933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230429T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20230214T142741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T165815Z
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SUMMARY:Connor Prairie Spring Migration Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:It should be prime time viewing for spring warblers and other migrating birds as well as local\, year-round residents. \nThe terrain is flat and the trails are well maintained. The hike will be approximately two miles. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 8:00 am and start from there on foot. Indoor restrooms are available near the lot. Make sure to bring your binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. Michelle Morton\, Nature Engagement Specialist at Conner Prairie will be joining us on the bird hike. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, the trip is limited to 10 participants\, and registration is required. Prior to April 15\, 2023\, Amos Butler Audubon Society members may register by emailing Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or texting Chuck at (317) 767-5438 to reserve your spot on the field trip. After April 15\, non-members may register if there are any open spots. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of Chuck Anderson
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/connor-prairie-spring-migration-field-trip/
LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20230216T165226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T165446Z
UID:10050742-1683964800-1683972000@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Yellowwood State Forest Spring Migration Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced bird hike leader Matthias Benko for a morning of birding at Yellowwood State Forest. Matthias launched Bloomington Birders\, a small birding club\, on the campus of Indiana University in 2020. He collaborated with Audubon Great Lakes to register Bloomington Birders as an official Audubon on Campus Chapter. This fall\, students at IU Bloomington “flocked” to join the birding club. \nYellowwood State Forest is a prime nesting location for warblers such as Worm-eating\, Kentucky\, Hooded and more. Other migrants should also be plentiful at this time of year. We’ll meet at T.C. Steele Historic Site at 4220 T.C Steele Road\, Nashville at 8:00am. Restrooms are available at this location. We’ll caravan from there to different locations. \nRegistration for this event is limited to 10 participants. The field trip is free but prior registration is required. Early registration is available to ABAS members until April 29 at which time non-members may register if there are any spots open. To register\, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at 317-767-5438. \nAs always\, dress appropriately for the weather and don’t forget your binoculars. \nWorm-Eating Warbler photo courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/yellowwood-state-forest-spring-migration-field-trip/
LOCATION:Yellowwood State Forest\, 4220 T.C. Steele Rd.\, Nashville\, 47448
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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GEO:39.1314262;-86.3485081
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yellowwood State Forest 4220 T.C. Steele Rd. Nashville 47448;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4220 T.C. Steele Rd.:geo:-86.3485081,39.1314262
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230827T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20230802T222643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T222643Z
UID:10050785-1693168200-1693171800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fountain Square Swift Watch
DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS Education Chair and Indy Park Naturalist Jessica Helmbold for bites\, drinks\, and Chimney Swifts at Fountain Square Theatre. From the Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge\, mingle with ABAS members while observing an active swift colony\, plus Common Nighthawks. There is a limit of 10 for this event and registration is required. Register at info@amosbutleraudubon.org. The best viewing will be 8:30 to 9:30. \nThere is parking on the street outside the building or lot at Woodlawn Ave. just north of the building right off of Woodlawn and Virginia. Go to the side of the theatre building near Kuma’s Korner restaurant to find a building entrance door and hall with elevator. Take the elevator to the top floor.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fountain-square-swift-watch-3/
LOCATION:Rooftop Garden at Fountain Square Theatre Building\, 1111 Prospect St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips,Marion Co
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GEO:39.7519052;-86.1392552
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rooftop Garden at Fountain Square Theatre Building 1111 Prospect St Indianapolis IN 46203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 Prospect St:geo:-86.1392552,39.7519052
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230930T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230930T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20230531T154445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T161421Z
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SUMMARY:Sodalis Nature Park - Fall Migrant Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Enochs\, experienced birder\, field trip leader and IAS board member as he leads you on a bird hike at Sodalis Nature Park in search of migrating warblers and other migrants. Sodalis is known as one of the most productive birding hotspots in Hendricks County. 170 species have been recorded there\, including 34 warbler species. \nTrails through the park are a mix of gravel and dirt and are normally an easy walk\, but interior trails can become very muddy after moderate rain.  Appropriate footwear is recommended. We’ll meet in the parking lot at Sodalis Nature Park. \nThe field trip is free but limited to twelve participants and registration is required.  Priority registration is available to ABAS members through September 16.  After that date\, if any open spots remain\, non-members may register.  To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com. \nDon’t forget your binoculars. A couple of pairs will be available to lend if needed.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/sodalis-nature-park-fall-migrant-hike/
LOCATION:Sodalis Nature Park\, 7700 S. Co. Rd. 975E\, Plainfield\, IN\, 46168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Hendricks Co
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GEO:39.6500745;-86.3489621
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sodalis Nature Park 7700 S. Co. Rd. 975E Plainfield IN 46168 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7700 S. Co. Rd. 975E:geo:-86.3489621,39.6500745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231014T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231014T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20230614T202355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T202604Z
UID:10050781-1697272200-1697281200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lye Creek Burn Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS Recording Secretary and experienced bird hike leader Laurie Voss on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, aka “The Burn”\, in search of fall sparrows\, migrant waterfowl\, and possible shorebirds. We’ll meet at The Burn at 8:30 am. \nParticipants should expect to hike two to three miles. The terrain is flat though there are no defined trails. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate walking shoes. As always\, don’t forget your binoculars. A couple of pairs will be available to loan for the hike. There are NO restroom facilities on the property. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, the field trip is limited to 12 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration is available for ABAS members until October 1st\, after which time\, if there are spots available\, non-members may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com. \nThe Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County in the general area of Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on the right. The address given is approximate. These GPS coordinates might be helpful: 40.135048\, -86.863575.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lye-creek-burn-field-trip/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, 240 East County Road 650 North\, Cherry Grove\, IN\, 47933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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GEO:40.135048;-86.863575
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20230826T185359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T134228Z
UID:10050791-1700395200-1700416800@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Waterfowl\, Raptors\, Cranes\, & Owls at Goose Pond - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join accomplished birder Richard Garrett as he leads us on a field trip to Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) in search of waterfowl and raptors.  In addition to viewing multiple species of ducks and geese\, we should see Northern Harriers hunting low over the fields. Just before dusk\, Short-eared Owls will likely appear. Richard is a member of the “Indiana300 Club” having seen over 300 species of birds in the state in a single calendar year. \nWe’ll meet at the Goose Pond Visitor’s Center parking lot at 12:00 pm. The center has modern\, indoor restrooms. The majority of the field trip will be by car with multiple stops to get out to view birds. As always\, bring your binoculars and spotting scope if you have one. A couple of pairs of binoculars will be available to lend for the outing. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, it is limited to 10 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through November 1\, 2023\, at which time if there are any spots open\, registration will be open to non-members.  Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text (317) 767-5438 to be put on a standby list for this FULL field trip. \nPhoto Courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/waterfowl-raptors-cranes-owls-at-goose-pond/
LOCATION:Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center\, 13540 West County Road 400 South\, Linton\, IN\, 47441\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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GEO:38.9681057;-87.1897819
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goose Pond FWA Visitor Center 13540 West County Road 400 South Linton IN 47441 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13540 West County Road 400 South:geo:-87.1897819,38.9681057
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20231116T134239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T140526Z
UID:10050810-1708160400-1708171200@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:If you need an incentive to get outside in mid-winter\, join Chuck Anderson\, ABAS Field Trip chair and President\, as he leads you to three local parks in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) worldwide event. At each park\, we will record the species and number of all birds seen and submit that list to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology via eBird. To get more information on the GBBC\, go to birdcount.org. \nWe will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot at River Heritage Park\, 11813 River Road\, Carmel. From there we will caravan to Founders Park\, and then Meadowlark Park\, our final stop. Heated indoor restrooms are available at Founders Park and Meadowlark Park. Participants will be notified in advance if there are any changes to the itinerary. \nDonuts will be provided before the start of the bird hike.  Make sure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions and don’t forget your binoculars. \nThe field trip is free but limited to 10 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration is available to ABAS members through February 3\, 2024.  After that date\, if any open spots remain\, non-members may register. To sign up\, email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com or text Chuck at (317) 767-5438. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of Chuck Anderson.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count-3/
LOCATION:River Heritage Park\, 11813 River Rd\, Carmel\, IN\, 46033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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GEO:39.9597186;-86.0599901
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=River Heritage Park 11813 River Rd Carmel IN 46033 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11813 River Rd:geo:-86.0599901,39.9597186
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240323T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20240118T143955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T221717Z
UID:10050888-1711182600-1711188000@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Celery Bog
DESCRIPTION:Join Matthew Krohn for a field trip to Celery Bog Nature Area. This will be a great opportunity to view early season waterfowl and year-round resident birds. Target birds are waterfowl\, including Northern Pintail\, Redhead\, and Canvasback ducks\, swans\, and geese. In case the bog is still frozen\, no waterfowl has yet arrived or there is inclement weather\, our backup date is March 30\, 2024. \nThe terrain is flat and trails are well managed. The hike will be 2 to 2.5 miles. Restrooms are available at the Lilly Nature Center. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. Dress appropriately for the weather. We’ll meet at 8:30 am in the first parking lot on the right\, inside the park. \nThere is no fee for the field trip. However\, it is limited to 12 participants\, and registration is required. Priority registration is available for ABAS members through March 15\,2024\, at which time if there are any spots open\, registration will be open to non-members. Email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com to reserve your spot on the field trip. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Chuck at chucka1999@aol.com
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/celery-bog/
LOCATION:Celery Bog Nature Area\, 1620 Lindberg Rd\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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GEO:40.4523303;-86.9361586
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Celery Bog Nature Area 1620 Lindberg Rd West Lafayette IN 47906 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1620 Lindberg Rd:geo:-86.9361586,40.4523303
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20240305T225314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T225314Z
UID:10051008-1712476800-1712484000@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk\, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-3/2024-04-07/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Marion Co
GEO:39.8626111;-86.0105055
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd Indianapolis IN 46216 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 North Post Rd:geo:-86.0105055,39.8626111
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240407T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20240117T144208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T025940Z
UID:10050887-1712478600-1712487600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Lye Creek Prairie Burn - FULL
DESCRIPTION:FULL – Standbys accepted – email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com for information on waiting list. \nJoin Laurie Voss\, ABAS Recording Secretary and experienced bird hike leader\, on a field trip to the Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, aka “The Burn\,” in search of migrating Smith’s Longspurs and spring migrants. The Burn is located in Montgomery County and is the most reliable place for viewing Smith’s Longspurs in Indiana. \nThe field trip is limited to 12 participants and registration is required. ABAS members only can register prior to March 31st\, after which time\, if there are spots available\, anyone may register. This field trip has filled quickly in past years. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com.  If the longspurs haven’t yet arrived by this date or if there is a forecast of inclement weather for April 7th\, our field trip backup date will be the following Sunday\, April 14th. \nThe Burn is on County Road 650 N in Montgomery County in the general area of Crawfordsville. To get there from I74 take the US 231 exit and go north just under 3 miles to County Road 550 N. Take a right on County Road 550 N for just over a mile to County Road 150 E. Take a left on County Road 150 E and continue to County Road 650 N. Take a right on County Road 650 N for less than a mile to The Burn which will be on the right. The address given is approximate. These GPS coordinates might be helpful: 40.135048\, -86.863575.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/lye-creek-prairie-burn-3/
LOCATION:Lye Creek Prairie Burn\, 240 East County Road 650 North\, Cherry Grove\, IN\, 47933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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GEO:40.135048;-86.863575
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240414T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20240305T225314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T225314Z
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SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk\, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-3/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Marion Co
GEO:39.8626111;-86.0105055
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd Indianapolis IN 46216 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 North Post Rd:geo:-86.0105055,39.8626111
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20240305T225314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T225314Z
UID:10051010-1713686400-1713693600@www.amosbutleraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk\, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-3/2024-04-21/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Marion Co
GEO:39.8626111;-86.0105055
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Harrison State Park 6000 North Post Rd Indianapolis IN 46216 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6000 North Post Rd:geo:-86.0105055,39.8626111
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T094855
CREATED:20240131T000613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T223055Z
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SUMMARY:Muscatatuck NWR Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join ABAS Education Chair Jessica Helmbold as she leads you around Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Seymour\, Indiana. Muscatatuck NWR is 7\,724 acres and is one of the largest tracts of greenspace in Indiana. This south-central Indiana refuge is a flat to gently rolling mix of bottomland and upland forest\, wetland\, brushland and grassland habitat. The refuge has been designated as a Continentally Important Bird Area. It is a great place to observe a vast number of Indiana’s year-round and migratory water bird species as well as a large variety of spring warblers that will be migrating through in late April. \nFor those wanting to carpool\, meet at the Walmart at County Line Road and Emerson Avenue in Greenwood at 7:00 am. Please indicate that you want to carpool when you register. Specific details about where to meet in the parking lot will be sent to attendees prior to the outing. For those wishing to drive directly to the refuge\, meet at the visitor’s center at 8:00 am. \nThe field trip is free but limited to 10 participants and registration is required. ABAS members only can register before April 6\, 2024\, after which time\, if there are any spots open\, anyone may register. To register email Chuck Anderson at chucka1999@aol.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/muscatatuck-nwr-field-trip/
LOCATION:Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge\, 12985 East US Highway 50\, Seymour\, IN\, 47274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk\, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-3/2024-04-28/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Marion Co
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SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk\, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-3/2024-05-05/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Marion Co
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SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk\, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-3/2024-05-12/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Marion Co
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SUMMARY:Fort Harrison State Park Spring Migration Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join Don Gorney for his spring migration bird walks at Ft. Harrison. During the walk\, Don will point out birds seen and heard and provide details on how to identify spring warblers. Walks are ninety minutes to two hours on relatively even terrain. There is no fee for the walk but standard gate admission applies. Meet in the northeast corner of the Delaware Lake parking lot. Waterproof footwear is recommended for walking through dewy grass. For more information\, contact Don at dongorney@yahoo.com.
URL:https://www.amosbutleraudubon.org/event/fort-harrison-state-park-spring-migration-walks-3/2024-05-19/
LOCATION:Fort Harrison State Park\, 6000 North Post Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Marion Co
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